Cleaner Shrimp - Atlantic

Lysmata grabhami


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Cleaner Shrimp - Atlantic

Cleaner Shrimp - Atlantic

Lysmata grabhami


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Cleaner Shrimp - Atlantic Care Facts

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Indian Ocean
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
Reef Safe: Yes
Coral Safe: Yes
Invertebrate Safe: Yes
Lighting: ~
Placement: ~
Waterflow: ~
The Atlantic Cleaner Shrimp  are larger shrimps and can be easily identified by the single white stripe down the back from head to the end of the tail, and flanked by two red stripes that terminate at its posterior region. the remaining body is orange in color, along with six white antennae. The Cleaner Shrimp, as the name suggests, is mainly known for its cleaning property, as it can clean parasites from fish and eels, and even the mouth of a large Grouper. The Cleaner Shrimp sheds its exoskeleton and undergo molting process. It does become very vulnerable and needs iodine supplement periodically which encourages them to shed their exoskeleton. They are very peaceful and can be kept with their own species and they do not harm other inhabitants. The Cleaner Shrimp belongs to the class Crustacea and order Decapoda, which is characterized by two pair of antennae, three body parts, and five pairs of legs. The Cleaner Shrimp features long stiff antennae through which it feeds, catches, and tears apart with their pincers. It has extended eyes and highly developed abdomen which allows for quick movement. They are great additions to reef tanks and fish only tanks and require a minimum tank size of 10 gallons.


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